![]() ![]() Selected works were shown in New York at the American Craft Museum, in Houston at the International Quilt Festival, in Goldendale, Washington, and several other venues. The Dairy Barn now had indoor plumbing and the number of flies had been reduced. Quilt National ’83Īt about the same time that the entries for Quilt National ’83 were arriving at the Dairy Barn, Hilary Fletcher assumed the responsibilities of Project Director. I nformation about Quilt National 1983, including prize winners. As I continue working with the fabric, shapes and figures begin to suggest themselves. I just begin by throwing different fabrics on the floor, feeling how the colors and textures work together. Appliqued and machine quilted.Īrtist’s statement: I do not start out with any sketch or plan in mind for my quilts. ![]() I favor this process because of the design freedom it allows. I then complete the top with hand applique. The fabric is constructed of paper and plastic, incorporating both graphic patterns and subtle suggestions of intimate architectural spaces.Īrtist’s statement: I dye or over-dye muslin, using a paintbrush to apply the color. Awards Best of Show Pamela Jean BurgĬolor xerox on acetate with paper, mylar, and plastic threadĪrtist’s statement: This work grows from the tradition of woven textiles that are pieced and appliqued to form surfaces. Images from QN ’79 and QN ’81 were documented in The New American Quilt, published by Lark Books. The exhibitors represented twenty-one states and one foreign country. Jurors Daniel Butts III, Nancy Crow, and Diane Itter selected 78 quilts by 57 artists. Three hundred fifty-five artists submitted 662 works. The stanchions had been removed and the trenches filled in. The coordinator for this show was Sara Gilfert, who was a weaver and who created quilts with hand-made paper. The quality of the illustrations varies.Ĭlick on the individual show year for information about that show For each of the prize winners, there is an artist statement and an illustration. For each show, there is information with the jurors, the number of entrants, and the awards. ![]() We have created a series of pages about the history of this show. Since its beginning in 1979, Quilt National has grown and expanded. ![]()
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